Government Tender for Civil Works: Borehole Drilling & Control Room Extension in Mehsana

This tender involves civil works including borehole drilling for soil investigation at multiple substations such as 66kV Mervada, Dedarda, Aithor, and high-voltage stations like 220kV Mehsana and 400kV Kheralu & Patan. Additionally, it includes R&M work for control room extensions at various locations under the Mehsana AMD Circle. The project aims to assess soil bearing capacity for safe substation construction, ensuring reliable electrical infrastructure development.

Eligible bidders must have valid registration, relevant experience, and financial stability. Required documents include proof of tender fee and EMD payment, firm registration, work experience certificates, bank solvency, GST registration, PAN, ITR, partnership deed or power of attorney, signed tender documents, and an integrity pact. Bidders should also demonstrate experience in soil investigation and civil works, with minimum annual turnover of ₹10 lakh over the last three years.

Bid submission starts on October 8, 2025, and closes on October 29, 2025, at 4:00 PM. The bid opening will occur immediately after the deadline at 4:10 PM. The evaluation process will conclude by November 12, 2025, with the contract award following. Bidders must ensure timely submission of all required documents and adhere to specified deadlines to participate effectively.

Bidders must use approved drilling equipment for boreholes, ensuring depth and soil testing standards as per IS guidelines. Boreholes should meet the specified depth requirements, and samples must be tested in accredited laboratories. The process involves mobilization, drilling, sampling, testing, and reporting. The soil investigation report should include borehole logs, test results, and recommendations for safe substation construction.

The estimated project cost is around ₹2,99,500, with a bid security (EMD) of ₹3,534. Bidders must submit a percentage rate proposal, which will be evaluated alongside technical scores. Payments will be made based on milestones such as mobilization, completion of drilling, report submission, and project completion. All payments are subject to approval and compliance with contractual terms, with the bid valid for 180 days from submission.